Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-3 | Issue-08 | 255-258
Original Research Article
Demographic Profile of Subjects Reported with Condylar Fracture at a Tertiary Dental Care Centre in North Karnataka
Chhikara Nitesh, Rai KK, Upasi AP
Published : Aug. 30, 2018
Abstract
Mandible is one of the strongest bones of the facial skeleton; still it is it has
structures like condyles which are prone to fracture due to its anatomy and distribution of
heavy masticatory and other functional load. Mandibular condyle fracture accounts for
25-35% of the mandibular fractures. A prospective demographic study was done at
Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere, to determine condylar fractures occurring
in north Karnataka region. A total of 16 condylar fractures were assessed in a period
2015- 2017.